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Explain ethanoic acid

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Explain ethanoic acid
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Gaurav Seth 7 years ago

Ethanoic acid (CH3COOH) belongs to the group of carboxylic acids and is commonly called as acetic acid. It is slightly heavier than water with a density of 1.05 g/cm3. After adding 5-8% of acetic acid in water it becomes vinegar and is mostly used as preservatives in pickles. Acetic acid is the common name for Ethanoic acid.

Properties of Acetic acid

Chemical formula CH3COOH
Molecular Weight/ Molar Mass 60.05 g/mol
Density 1.05 g/cm3
Boiling Point 118oC
Melting Point 16oC

Acetic Acid structure:

 

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Neha Kushal 7 years ago

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